The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/video-games/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:39:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png video games | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/video-games/ 32 32 Fortnite removes ‘Peacemaker’ dance ’emote’ that users said resembled a swastika https://www.timesofisrael.com/fortnite-removes-peacemaker-dance-emote-that-users-said-resembled-a-swastika/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 03:38:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3653178 'Peaceful hips emote' in hit video game is linked to character in television series 'Peacemaker' who finds alternate reality version of the US where the Nazis won World War II

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]]> Jewish brothers to grace cover of popular hockey video game https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-brothers-to-grace-cover-of-popular-hockey-video-game/ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:41:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3360179 Jack, Luke and Quinn Hughes have all garnered accolades throughout their stellar careers, leading them to be the first set of brothers featured on the cover of a NHL video game

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]]> Popular video game found to be virtual hub for pro-Palestinian protests https://www.timesofisrael.com/popular-video-game-found-to-be-virtual-hub-for-pro-palestinian-protests/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 16:48:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3136584 Roblox users possibly reenacting Hamas’s Oct. 7 massacre, says parent; characters found brandishing Palestinian flags, attacking players who identify as Israeli

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]]> A Holocaust museum is launching in Fortnite. Can video games fight antisemitism? https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-holocaust-museum-is-launching-in-fortnite-can-video-games-fight-antisemitism/ Sat, 26 Aug 2023 02:28:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3079547 Game designer Luc Bernard seeks to educate people on a platform with 3 billion players and so rife with bigotry it's almost the norm, but groups like the ADL express skepticism

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]]> 3 Israelis compete in video game tournament in Saudi Arabia, 2 on winning team https://www.timesofisrael.com/3-israelis-compete-in-video-game-tournament-in-saudi-arabia-2-on-winning-team/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:58:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3078124 Trio of gamers participate in Gamer8 contest, spend several days in kingdom which they reportedly entered on Israeli passports, were given 24/7 security, told to keep a low profile

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]]> Israeli national team lands in Saudi Arabia for FIFA’s video game World Cup https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-national-team-lands-in-saudi-arabia-for-fifas-video-game-world-cup/ Sat, 08 Jul 2023 20:27:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3048148 Three gamers, trainer, and deputy manager allowed into country after coordination with international soccer organization and Riyadh

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]]> ‘The Sims’ video game adds Jewish foods after players’ campaign https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-sims-video-game-adds-jewish-foods-after-players-campaign/ Thu, 18 May 2023 09:13:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3017750 Update allows players to serve foods such as challah and matzah ball soup, in move to increase representation

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]]> In new Holocaust video game, players walk in shoes of Jewish family ripped from home https://www.timesofisrael.com/players-walk-in-shoes-of-jewish-family-ripped-from-home-in-new-holocaust-video-game/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 09:53:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2962494 'The Light in the Darkness' creator says he hopes medium can be used to deal with subject in the same way as movies; was bothered by WWII games not clearly featuring genocide

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]]> In dig at US, Iranian militia unveils George Floyd video game https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-militia-unveils-george-floyd-video-game-in-dig-at-us/ Fri, 26 Nov 2021 16:49:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2656662 Black man killed by Minneapolis cop is hero of mobile game where players must overcome obstacles and side-step enemies across 30 levels

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]]> Twitch gamers protest ‘hate raids’ suffered by LGBTQ, Black, Jewish streamers https://www.timesofisrael.com/twitch-gamers-protest-hate-raids-suffered-by-lgbtq-black-jewish-streamers/ Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:14:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2608007 Online campaign accuses video gaming giant of failing to take adequate action against torrent of antisemitic, sexist and homophobic abuse

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]]> ‘Heal Hitler’ video game simulates therapy for Nazi leader, drawing outrage https://www.timesofisrael.com/heal-hitler-video-game-simulates-therapy-for-nazi-leader-drawing-outrage/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:26:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2589970 Critics say game asking players to identify Hitler's psychological issues and 'avoid' the Holocaust is in 'super poor taste' and trivializes the tragedy

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]]> A brief history of Jewish video game characters https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-brief-history-of-jewish-video-game-characters/ Sat, 19 Jun 2021 23:24:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2559891 From an Orthodox rabbi in a cult classic to a 'Grand Theft Auto' villain, a deep dive into the good, the bad and the questionable representations of Members of the Tribe in gaming

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]]> Iran gamers battle obstacles of US sanctions: ‘We just want to play’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-gamers-battle-obstacles-of-us-sanctions-we-just-want-to-play/ Wed, 17 Feb 2021 23:42:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2490546 Iranians find workarounds to buy the newest consoles and play video games online, as many firms refrain from doing business in country due to fear of punishment

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]]> US killer of Jewish college student sues state hospital where he’s confined https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-killer-of-jewish-college-student-sues-state-hospital-where-hes-confined/ Tue, 01 Dec 2020 09:28:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2440218 Stephen Morgan, accused of anti-Semitism in 2009 Connecticut shooting, says worker harmed him by telling media he's allowed to play violent video games

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]]> Jewish and into video games? There’s an esports league for that https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-and-into-video-games-theres-an-esports-league-for-that/ Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:33:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2402805 The Lost Tribe unites Jewish Gen Z-ers, of which 75% of boys and girls share the hobby. And while there's a bit of culture involved, the focus is on friendly, and safe, competition

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